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    Journalism Summer Programme

    by ISSOS

    A residential journalism course combining weekday media classes with an elective, cultural trips and campus life.

    Last verified: 19 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Journalism Summer Programme

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    Journalism Summer Programme at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    High-school students with B2 English

    Age range / Year group

    14-18

    Location / Region

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £7,900

    Duration

    3 weeks

    Format

    In-person residential

    Latest deadline

    1 May 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    Media StudiesWriting

    Accommodation: Residential college halls

    Meals: Full board

    Certificate / Outcome: Report and completion certificate

    Campus experience: Classes, electives, trips and activities

    Tutors / faculty: Experienced working media professionals

    Journalism Summer Programme summary

    This is an academically focused residential course exploring how journalists find, test and shape information into clear stories.

    Students study reporting, interviewing, misinformation, ethics, editing, photojournalism, podcasts and investigative journalism, alongside an elective and wider summer-school activities.

    It suits curious writers who want practical media literacy, stronger research habits and a clearer understanding of journalism's role in society.

    What is Journalism Summer Programme?

    The Journalism Summer Programme is an ISSOS academic course introducing students to the press, media and the craft of accurate storytelling. It combines journalism teaching with an elective, activities and cultural trips within an international residential summer-school experience.

    Classes examine newsworthiness, story structure, trustworthy sourcing, interviews, editing, misinformation, propaganda and media ethics. Students also explore visual and audio formats including photojournalism, video, podcasts and radio, before considering investigative journalism and press freedom.

    Why Succeed highlights Journalism Summer Programme

    • The curriculum connects core reporting skills with current questions about misinformation, bias and media ethics.

    • Students practise several storytelling formats, including written reporting, photojournalism, podcasts and radio.

    • Three-hour weekday classes provide substantially more academic contact than a light enrichment workshop.

    • Professional journalists and media producers bring practical newsroom, broadcast and audio experience into teaching.

    • The wider residential structure combines academic study with an elective, cultural trips and an international community.

    Who is Journalism Summer Programme for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy writing, current affairs and asking questions, and who want to develop practical reporting, research and multimedia storytelling skills.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost day course, specialist technical production training or a programme without compulsory classes and activities.

    Is Journalism Summer Programme worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who wants intensive exposure to journalism while also developing transferable research, critical-thinking and communication skills. The combination of written, visual and audio journalism offers a broader test of the subject than a single-format workshop.

    The main limitation is value for money: the residential package is expensive and ISSOS does not offer financial aid or scholarships. It is strongest when the student genuinely wants the academic content and full summer-school experience, rather than choosing it mainly for the Cambridge setting.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £7,900; includes Academic and elective tuition, Full-board campus accommodation, Course materials and equipment, Cultural trips and excursions, Evening activities and Sunday workshops, Basic travel and medical insurance, Designated-airport transfers within scheduled windows, Academic report and completion certificate.

    Accommodation

    Residential college halls

    Meals

    Full board

    Provider details

    Review the ISSOS provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    3 weeks; Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Journalism Summer Programme need?

    Effort level

    High, with daily classes and compulsory programme participation.

    Best started

    Begin six to eight weeks before the next published deadline to plan payment, documents, travel and any visa application.

    Main challenge

    Turning complex information into accurate, engaging stories under deadlines.

    Typical preparation

    • Read several news formats and compare how each handles sources, evidence and bias.

    • Practise summarising a current issue accurately in 200 words, then edit for clarity.

    • Prepare the student, school, teacher and parent information required by the application form.

    • After acceptance, check travel documents and visa or ETA requirements promptly.

    Useful if

    You already follow current affairs and enjoy writing, interviewing or media analysis.

    What do students do on Journalism Summer Programme?

    Students build stories from research, sources and interviews while examining how journalists make editorial and ethical decisions. The academic course sits within a wider residential programme of electives, trips and activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Identify what makes a story newsworthy and structure it clearly.

    2. 2

      Find and evaluate credible sources while recognising misinformation and bias.

    3. 3

      Practise interviews, active listening, note-taking and question design.

    4. 4

      Write, edit and refine accurate stories to meet deadlines.

    5. 5

      Explore photojournalism, video, podcasts and radio storytelling.

    6. 6

      Examine investigative journalism, ethics and freedom of the press.

    7. 7

      Attend an elective, evening activities and cultural trips.

    Journalism Summer Programme dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    1 May 2026

    Late applications may be permitted with full payment.

    Reference date

    Cambridge session

    8-29 July 2026

    Three-week residential programme.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 14-18 for the Journalism course

    • B2 English or above

    • Returning to high school after summer

    • Students of all nationalities may apply

    • English-language test for relevant second-language students

    • Parent or guardian consent required

    How much does Journalism Summer Programme cost?

    Registration fee

    £500 — Included in the total and generally non-refundable.

    Funding or discounts

    • Programme total: £7,900 — All-inclusive Cambridge residential package.
    • Tuition fee: £7,400 — Balance due within 21 days of confirmation.

    What's included

    Academic and elective tuition, Full-board campus accommodation, Course materials and equipment, Cultural trips and excursions, Evening activities and Sunday workshops, Basic travel and medical insurance, Designated-airport transfers within scheduled windows, Academic report and completion certificate

    How to apply to Journalism Summer Programme

    1. 1

      Choose the Cambridge session, Journalism academic class and an elective.

    2. 2

      Complete the online form with student, school, teacher and parent or guardian details.

    3. 3

      Upload the requested student photo and submit the application for review.

    4. 4

      Wait for the ISSOS Head Office team to review the application.

    5. 5

      Pay the £500 registration fee to secure a confirmed place.

    6. 6

      Pay the tuition balance within 21 days of confirmation.

    7. 7

      Complete the student questionnaire, travel details and any required English assessment.

    What does Journalism Summer Programme cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Reporting and newsworthiness

    Learn how journalists identify stories and organise engaging, accurate reports.

    Sources and misinformation

    Evaluate credible information and recognise rumours, propaganda and biased reporting.

    Interviewing and editing

    Practise questioning, listening, note-taking, clear language and deadline-led editing.

    Multimedia storytelling

    Explore how photography, video, podcasts and radio support compelling stories.

    Ethics and press freedom

    Consider investigative journalism, media responsibility and journalism's social role.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Journalism Summer Programme?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Journalism classes

    Three hours of academic journalism teaching each weekday.

    Elective classes

    Students pair Journalism with one elective choice.

    Community programme

    Activities, clan events, workshops and cultural trips complete the programme.

    Who teaches on Journalism Summer Programme?

    ISSOS recruits qualified, experienced teachers with professional expertise in journalism and media. Featured teacher profiles include newspaper, broadcast, podcast and documentary experience alongside mentoring and work with young people.

    Featured profiles illustrate the teaching standard; the exact course teacher may differ.

    Where do students stay on Journalism Summer Programme?

    Residential plan

    • College residence: Students live in ISSOS-exclusive halls at St Edmund's College.
    • Single or twin rooms: Rooms include a desk, wardrobe and shelving for each student.
    • Full-board meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the college dining hall.
    • Pastoral structure: Curfews, restricted residential floors and visitor procedures support student welfare.
    • Campus life: Private gardens, common areas, activities and trips support community life.

    Single rooms are ensuite; twin-room bathrooms are shared by roughly six to eight students.

    What happens after Journalism Summer Programme?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Use stronger research and source-evaluation skills in academic work.

    Develop clearer essays, arguments and written communication.

    Apply interviewing, editing and multimedia skills to school journalism.

    Receive an academic report after completing the programme.

    Earn a completion certificate through full participation and completed work.

    The certificate confirms completion rather than academic credit.

    Where does Journalism Summer Programme take place?

    Students live and study at St Edmund's College, one of the University of Cambridge's historic colleges. The campus has private gardens and is around a ten-minute walk from Cambridge city centre; London Stansted is the designated airport, roughly one hour away.

    Transfers are included only for arrivals and departures within designated airport windows.

    Journalism Summer Programme FAQs

    Students study reporting, newsworthiness, sources, interviews, editing, misinformation, ethics, photojournalism, podcasts, investigative journalism and press freedom.

    Academic journalism classes run for three hours every weekday morning, equivalent to 15 hours per week. Students also take an elective and join scheduled activities and trips.

    No academic entry requirements are stated. The course is designed for students who want to learn more about journalism, but applicants need B2 English or above.

    Yes. Cambridge students live at St Edmund's College, with full-board meals, academic and elective classes, activities and cultural trips included in the programme structure.

    Bedrooms are single or twin and include a desk, wardrobe and shelving. Single rooms are ensuite, while twin-room bathrooms are shared by roughly six to eight students.

    ISSOS sends an academic report and certificate of completion after the programme. The certificate requires students to complete relevant work and participate fully.

    No. ISSOS states that it does not offer financial aid or scholarships for its programmes.

    Families should check whether the student needs a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation and apply early. ISSOS provides a visa support letter through the Parent Portal after confirmation.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • ISSOS - Summer School Application
    • Travel and Visas for Summer School - ISSOS
    • Arrival and Departure - ISSOS
    • Summer School Accommodation at Cambridge - ISSOS
    • Summer School Application Process - ISSOS
    • Summer School Fees - ISSOS
    • Journalism Teachers - ISSOS
    • Benefits of Journalism Summer School - ISSOS
    • UK T&Cs 2023
    • Journalism Summer School - ISSOS

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